Liverpool have won just one of their last seven games – the 3-2 victory over Leicester after failing to beat the likes of Burnley, Newcastle and Spartak Moscow.

Liverpool find themselves in a rare position heading the game as a home underdog.

United boast a staggering +19 goal difference, thanks to the form of Lukaku, and Liverpool’s defence has been a cause for concern again; conceding 12 goals already this season.

United are rightfully viewed as the favourites, but a trip to Anfield is never easy.

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Both squads have been hampered by injuries but United top the Premier League injury table with seven players out according to Physio Room.

However, Mourinho is expected to have star striker Lukaku available despite the Belgian missing games on international duty. The Red Devils are monitoring an ankle problem, but he should pass a late fitness test.

Paul Pogba and Zlatan Ibrahimovic are still out while there are concerns over Phil Jones and Michael Carrick.

Liverpool were dealt a massive blow over the international break with the news that Sadio Mane will miss six weeks with a hamstring problem he picked up with Senegal.

Mane has been one of Liverpool’s best players this season, and the Reds look a different side without the former Southampton winger on the team.

The game is likely to come too early for Adam Lallana who has only just returned to full training with Nathaniel Clyne also sidelined.

Liverpool’s Brazilian stars are expected to arrive back at Melwood just 48 hours before kick-off meaning Klopp could give Dominic Solanke his first start for Liverpool.